Going from Greek Mythology to Norse mythology we have Jörmungandr, also known as the World serpent.Jörmungandr was cast into the sea, along with his 2 siblings. However, Jörmungandr grew larger and larger, eventually becoming so large he could stretch around the entire World and take it's own tail in it's mouth.
It is believed that when he relinquishes grip of his tail, the world will end.
"Jörmungandr or the Midgard Serpent as it is mostly known was the second of the three children Loki had with the giantess Angrboda. The three children were discovered by the gods and Odin sent some of the gods out to get them. The serpent was immediately thrown into the sea by Odin. In the sea, the serpent grew until it was so big it surrounded the land, biting its own tail." - weirdspace.dk, 2004
In this context, the snake symbolises eternity again, with it's tail in it's mouth. It is also a life force, and something to depend on due to the fate of the world being in it's hands. However due to the creatures heritage it can not be trusted and must be watched so it does not destroy the world. it has an enormous sense of power and is essential for all living things.
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